Frequently Asked Questions...

"How much does the tour cost?"$50 per person, 2-for-$80 (or $110 for 3 people, & 4 walkers for $130) - kids up to 15 years old can come for free*! - if accompanied by a paying adult.______________Fee payable to your tour guide, on the day.---"How long does the tour run?"The tour takes a little over2 hours- depending on the individuals (fitness & age) in each group, so the duration of the tour can vary slightly. We try to make the tour as enjoyable as possible, & that may mean group conversations happen at certain points along the way, & we encourage this - so please allow more than 2 hours. The total distance covered is approx 5 kms, or 5000 steps for the health-minded."How many people will be on each tour?"We are committed to communicating the Magpie story to each person that comes with us on our walking tour, & so we will limit numbers to approx 10-12, so that each tourist can easily hear & see the tour guide - & not miss out on any of the great history."Do I have to book?"Yes - so that we know you will be coming on each tour! - & so we can organise a time that best suits you."Do I have to prepay?"No. Just pay the guide on the day. Easy."Where do I meet the guide?"The tour will commence once we have all met at the Lulie St entrance (the turnstiles at the brickwall entrance near the old Social Club) of Victoria Park, in the Melbourne suburb of Abbotsford. There is plenty of parking around the grounds & nearby streets."Where will the tour end?"At the same place it starts - Victoria Park. The tour is designed as a round trip."Who will be my guide?"Professional actors &/or historians who are experienced tour guides & also rabid supporters of the Magpies, of course!Can I bring special memorabilia along on the tour?Yes, most certainly. We, & also the other tourists, would be very interested in having a look, but please be aware that the safe-keeping of your memorabilia is your own responsibility."When will the tours run?"In & around weekend times - however we will not run any tour at the same time that the Collingwood Football Club is playing a match. We will operate in all weather - rain, hail or shine. Please provide suitable weather protection such as raincoats, ponchos (or upside-down garbage bags), umbrellas, & sunscreen."Will private tours be available?"Yes. Absolutely. We can cater to your individual needs (time restraints & fitness levels) - we can even do a weekday if that's what you'd prefer - contact us with a time that suits you.

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"Where is Victoria Park?"

Victoria Park is now officially known as Jock McHale Stadium (since 2000), but most people still refer to the ground as Victoria Park, or simply 'Vic Park'. Victoria Park is located right near 'Victoria Park Train Station', in Abbotsford, Melbourne - along the Hurtsbridge & South Morang train lines. Alternatively, there are plenty of buses that run down nearby Johnston St.

'Vic Park' was the home of the Collingwood Football Club for 108 years, & was regarded as a fortress by the opposition, who maintain that it was like the home side had an extra 30,000 players on the field - due to the passion & will of the Magpie Army. ---The Woods first ever match was played at this ground, where they lost to old enemy Carlton (3 goals 13 behinds to 2 goals 11 behinds), on the 7th May 1892, in front of a capacity crowd of 16,000 supporters; & the senior Magpie team last played a game here in a Round 22 clash against the Brisbane Lions in 1999, where they easily lost 94-52.---The park was renovated in 2010, & is heritage listed. The current reserves/seconds side plays some of its home games at Victoria Park in the VFL competition.---Vic Park was, & still is, the spiritual home ground of the Collingwood Football Club.

The Collingwood Historical Footy Tour is not officially affiliated with the Collingwood Football Club. This website, or any associated website, has not been authorised or approved by the Collingwood Football Club or the Australian Football League; nor does it represent the views, policies, or opinions of the aforementioned organisations